Skyrim Fans Ignore New Releases for Free Fan Mods: Enderal Claims the Throne
The core discussion revolves around maximizing playtime in massive, deep-dive role-playing games, citing titles like Skyrim and The Witcher 3 as models for longevity.
Opinions are split on open-world appeal. Some users, like Varyag and savoy, laud the immersive scope of games such as BOTW/TOTK. Others, like savoy and Theskyisfalling, find these massive worlds lack necessary focus. When recommending specific games, players praised Hades for solid design (uglo) and found Hollow Knight gripping but initially frustrating (elroon). Meanwhile, Nemo pointed directly to Enderal as a superior, free alternative to modern open-world fare.
Deep engagement appears to be the highest currency. Players are settling into long-form experiences, whether it's the sheer breadth of The Witcher 3 (bec) or the comfort of revisiting established worlds. The clear fault line is between appreciating AAA polish (vlad76 recommending Cyberpunk 2077) versus embracing robust, free fan creations like Enderal.
Key Points
Open-world games are either vast marvels or pointless wanderings.
Varyag and savoy find immense value in BOTW/TOTK, but savoy and Theskyisfalling argue they lack intrinsic motivation.
Free, fan-made content can outperform commercial titles.
Nemo strongly recommended Enderal as a superior, free alternative to continue the Skyrim experience.
Depth of exploration is mandatory for long-term enjoyment.
bec stressed that true enjoyment in The Witcher 3 requires digging into everything beyond the main path.
Revisiting established RPGs yields high replay value.
There is a clear consensus on the pull of classic, expansive titles like Skyrim and The Witcher 3.
Some AAA titles warrant recommendation despite existing hype.
vlad76 gave Cyberpunk 2077 a solid push, citing improved performance and world details.
Source Discussions (3)
This report was synthesized from the following Lemmy discussions, ranked by community score.